An equation is shown below: 3(4x + 5) = 12 Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation?

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An equation is shown below:

3(4x + 5) = 12

Which of the following correctly shows the beginning steps to solve this equation?

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Answer:

Explanation:

distribute the 3. 12x+15=12
next subtract 15 from both sides. 12x=-3

now divide both by 12. x=-0.25

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